Frank: Four-week storage results sent to PATH group. +/- carrier RNA results sent as well -- see increased ng amount extracted withOUT RNA, but not statistically significant (~60 vs. 40ng). Longer-term (2, 3, 4-month) in storage. Currently writing up final report for senior project. After classes end, will be compiling documents/organizing supplies for whoever is taking over the project.

Sean: Data for 700 nm and 150 nm analyzed and it shows that 700 is better overall, and is best in the 60 - 80 SPE range. Final report almost complete and due tomorrow (4/23). I will get stuff together and leave my notebook for future research as well.

Mark: as of 4/15/10 up to 30% recovery from 10 ng input sample with water elution. Also up to 13% recovery with 100ng/straw. 1-week trial completed as of 3/24. Results peak at 20% (-70C) and decrease with temperature. 2-month and 1-month trials complete, resulting in further degradation than in the 1-week trial. 4- and 6-month trials still in storage. Final Report draft submitted, due tomorrow. Presentation next Friday 4/30. Lab notebook will be updated and ready for future PATH SNAP workers.